RTX 4070 in x8 PCIe lanes 4.0 configuration
RTX 4070 in x8 PCIe lanes 4.0 configuration
Accessing the BIOS doesn’t need any storage media. When the RTX 4070 and other components are roughly a week old, simply visit the retailer or e-tailer and arrange an exchange. Usually, you have a 14-day or 30-day return window before contacting the manufacturer—such as Gigabyte, especially in the US or Canada.
Technically it's been over two weeks, but real-world usage makes it feel like a week. Because of international shipping delays, it's roughly two weeks now. Removing two NVMe drives seems to mess with my OS. Last time I tried it and put them back, it corrupted Windows and kept asking to wait... then it did that every time.
Disable secure boot prior to removal, as it varies based on the actual installation method. It's a clean setup, and you're aware of the disk used during installation. Make sure only one drive is connected when installing the OS, otherwise it shouldn't interfere with the process. After installation, reboot and verify if your GPU can access all 16 lanes.
Confirmed the GPU is faulty. It seems to have a partial DOA and continues to connect via x4 PCIe and x8, not x16.
The confirmation process is verified. Are you monitoring it during operation?